Four-penny coffin
In the early 1900s, the Salvation Army ran the “four-penny coffin,” a refuge for London’s homeless. For only four pence, those in poverty could rest overnight, enjoy a hot meal, and find shelter from the freezing cold.
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JOSE M LOPEZ
February 7, 2026
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